Photo Slideshow Creator 4.2

Photo Slideshow Creator turns your collection of static images and photographs into an animated slideshow with pro-like themes, transition effects, and even background music. The resulting video can be saved as an executable EXE file for easy distribution, used as a screensaver, or burned to DVD without leaving the program.

The entire slideshow creation process is simple and intuitive. Though the program’s interface cannot be strictly considered as a wizard, it is organized in ordered and clearly labeled tabs that will somehow guide you through the project. The first step is the photo/image selection phase – there is no limit in the number of images that you can load and add to the timeline provided. Slides can be edited individually before being sent to the timeline, so that you can add motion and zoom effects to them, or simply fix some minor brightness, contrast, or exposure errors. This timeline makes it even simpler to define which images will finally make it into the slideshow and in which order. It will also prove to be very useful when moving to step 2 – the transition effects. Each time you select one of the many transitions available, this will also appear on the timeline, right between the two images the transition links.

The next two steps are fully optional – title clips and themes. You can choose to apply a background image to your presentation, and even simulate a “screen within the screen” effect by selecting one of the many virtual screen effects provided. Either way, the resulting slideshow will surely surprise you and your family and friends. To make it easier for you to share it with your loved ones, the program gives you various options – burn it to DVD, turn it into a small video file that can be played back on a PC, mobile phone, or on a website, or create an EXE file with it that anyone can watch anywhere just by clicking on it. If you are into social networks, then you have an extra option – to upload it to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, MySpace, etc., directly from Photo Slideshow Creator.

All in all, Photo Slideshow Creator is an interesting and fun tool that produces high-quality animated presentations that all users can create in just a few easy steps.